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De-Stress Fest
by TLAS Staff
Inject some fun and motivation into your Finals studying! The University Library DeStress fest begins Thursday, May 2nd, at the Main Library, Funk ACES Library, and Grainger Engineering Library. Check out the full offering of De-Stress Fest activities here: https://go.illinois.edu/DeStress24.
Event highlights (full schedule online):
10:30 am-12 pm (Main Library Gallery) Heartland Mini Hoofs Therapy Horses & Polaroid Pictures
Noon-9pm (Orange Room) Crafting & Snacks!
7pm-7:02pm (Orange Room) Donuts!
Funk ACES Library – All Day
Interactive Whiteboard Questions, Puzzles & Coloring, Relaxing Animal Cams
Grainger Engineering Library
All Day
Open PC Gaming, VR Stations, Coloring Books, Puzzles, Origami Stars, Supplies, & Swag, Board Games & Switch Gaming, Trivia & Conversation Cards, Snacks
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Grainger Commons 233/235)
Craft: Paper Flower Bouquet
4 PM – 5 PM (Grainger Commons 233/235)
Craft: Tealight Lantern
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Grainger Commons 233/235)
Craft: Constellation Embroidery
Did you Know?
You may have noticed a new addition to the University Library-our bookmobile! Librarians are using our new golf cart to bring the library to the students in different outdoor campus locations. Some of our pop-up events have included a variety of genre and topics, including fiction, young adult, self-care, student success, and more.
Space Highlight
Self Care Stations
Both Grainger Engineering Library and Funk ACES Library serve as locations to some of the popular McKinley Self Care Stations. These stations provide over-the-counter self-care supplies, all available to students with their iCard. Supplies include cold medicine, COVID tests, Plan B, condoms, allergy medicine, sleep packs, and Narcan spray. Products are paid for through student’s health service fee, so there is no additional charges to grab something when you need it!
In addition to self care stations, the library provides other health and wellness programs. The Counseling Center and McKinley Health Center host regular programs to help with stress management and mental wellness.
There are also fun, destress, programming events throughout the year to give students a chance to relax, take a step back from school, and let their brains recharge. Our events calendar is a great way to see upcoming events. This past semester, we hosted events for homemade sticker making, watercolor painting, pot-a-plant, and embroidery skills.
Service Highlight
2024 Presidential Election
Did you know that the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the universities participating in the Big Ten Voting Challenge? This competition involves 14 universities in the Big Ten Conference, competing for two titles: “Greatest Overall Turnout” and “Greatest Increase in Voting Rates.”
Explore our Elections and Voting Guide at https://guides.library.illinois.edu/electionsvoting for everything you need to know about registering, researching candidates, and casting your vote in the upcoming presidential Election.
Your vote matters beyond this challenge—it’s your voice in democracy, shaping local, state, and national decisions. Stay tuned for registration drives and voting events at the Library in the Fall, which will be listed in our comprehensive guide. Make your voice heard—every vote counts!
Events
April 30th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Neruodivergent Hangouts
Join RSO’s “Actually Neurodivergent” hangout in a hybrid, laid-back setting with passive activities and quiet stimming tools!
May 2nd
Destress Fest
Events start at 10:30am, with a full list on the calendar page linked above. Plenty of opportunities for brain breaks and activities to keep you engaged and energized as you prepare for Finals!
May 6th
6:00pm-7:00pm
Mindful Mondays
Experience tranquility with McKinley SMP’s Meditation/Mindfulness Minute! Join us for a calming guided walk-through meditation